Comments for http://www.dawnkinzer.com Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:20:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on A Night with the Homeless by dawnkinzer http://www.dawnkinzer.com/2012/01/29/a-night-with-the-homeless/#comment-2465 dawnkinzer Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:20:21 +0000 http://www.dawnkinzer.com/?p=552#comment-2465 Wow, Diane! You have an amazing story to tell. Thanks so much for sharing it here. Blessings! :) Wow, Diane! You have an amazing story to tell. Thanks so much for sharing it here. Blessings! :)

]]> Comment on A Night with the Homeless by Diane Dean White http://www.dawnkinzer.com/2012/01/29/a-night-with-the-homeless/#comment-2464 Diane Dean White Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:42:47 +0000 http://www.dawnkinzer.com/?p=552#comment-2464 Dear Dawn, Your words spoke to my heart. My hubby's grandfather started a mission in the 30's in a storefront in a city in MI and his grandmother brought home-made bread and hot soup to the men who came because they had no place else to go. The worked continued and they moved several times. My father-in-law and uncle servied on the board until the late 80's, when my hubby was asked to and then he became the director. Under his leadership the Lord allowed the shelter to go from a 20 bed facility to a 160 bed facility, which included women and children, and families. I was involved in writing appeal letters to surrounding areas, and the Lord again blessed us bringing what was a 200,000 a year income; to a million dollar non-profit organization. I loved working with the people who came to our doors. It wasn't just people who were the considered the skid row bums at one time; they were professional ball players and business men down on their mis-fortune. We were able to have daily chapel and Bible as well as other classes for those who wanted to better themselves, rehab for those who were going through substance abuse and all the while caring people, like you and your hubby, helped in so many ways. I worked with the LAMB program, (Ladies Auxilary -Mentoring Brothers) and we had classes for everything, and fun activities and many things for the children. I think by giving your time to something that many people will never know what it is like, you are the one who receives the blessing. And families often make a monthly plan to do these things. The mission that was started back in the 30's helped a lot of people that came through the doors, and those people who stayed and were in a program, worked to keep the place spotless, so they could be proud of their home. I'm so happy for the experience you had and that you reached out to those who some people don't even talk to.... "You're the only Jesus Some People Will Ever See" is a song that brings tears to my eyes, when I think of it I see the faces of so many from years ago. Dear Dawn,
Your words spoke to my heart. My hubby’s grandfather started a mission in the 30′s in a storefront in a city in MI and his grandmother brought home-made bread and hot soup to the men who came because they had no place else to go. The worked continued and they moved several times. My father-in-law and uncle servied on the board until the late 80′s, when my hubby was asked to and then he became the director. Under his leadership the Lord allowed the shelter to go from a 20 bed facility to a 160 bed facility, which included women and children, and families. I was involved in writing appeal letters to surrounding areas, and the Lord again blessed us bringing what was a 200,000 a year income; to a million dollar non-profit organization. I loved working with the people who came to our doors. It wasn’t just people who were the considered the skid row bums at one time; they were professional ball players and business men down on their mis-fortune. We were able to have daily chapel and Bible as well as other classes for those who wanted to better themselves, rehab for those who were going through substance abuse and all the while caring people, like you and your hubby, helped in so many ways. I worked with the LAMB program, (Ladies Auxilary -Mentoring Brothers) and we had classes for everything, and fun activities and many things for the children. I think by giving your time to something that many people will never know what it is like, you are the one who receives the blessing. And families often make a monthly plan to do these things. The mission that was started back in the 30′s helped a lot of people that came through the doors, and those people who stayed and were in a program, worked to keep the place spotless, so they could be proud of their home. I’m so happy for the experience you had and that you reached out to those who some people don’t even talk to…. “You’re the only Jesus Some People Will Ever See” is a song that brings tears to my eyes, when I think of it I see the faces of so many from years ago.

]]> Comment on Blog Tour – Book Review of Where the Wildflowers Bloom by Ann Shorey by Ann Shorey http://www.dawnkinzer.com/2012/01/22/blog-tour-%e2%80%93-book-review-of-where-the-wildflowers-bloom-by-ann-shorey-2/#comment-2428 Ann Shorey Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:39:26 +0000 http://www.dawnkinzer.com/?p=526#comment-2428 Hi Dawn, Thank you for reviewing Where Wildflowers Bloom. Great review--I loved the points you made about the story. :) (Watch for the next book in the series--Faith's friend Rosemary is the protagonist.) Hi Dawn,
Thank you for reviewing Where Wildflowers Bloom. Great review–I loved the points you made about the story. :)
(Watch for the next book in the series–Faith’s friend Rosemary is the protagonist.)

]]> Comment on A Night with the Homeless by Barbara Beyer http://www.dawnkinzer.com/2012/01/29/a-night-with-the-homeless/#comment-2161 Barbara Beyer Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:13:41 +0000 http://www.dawnkinzer.com/?p=552#comment-2161 Thank you for sharing this human interest story. Truly an opportunity to be His hands extended. May God Bless you and your dear husband. Thank you for sharing this human interest story. Truly an opportunity to be His hands extended. May God Bless you and your dear husband.

]]> Comment on Blog Tour – Book Review of Where the Wildflowers Bloom by Ann Shorey by dawnkinzer http://www.dawnkinzer.com/2012/01/22/blog-tour-%e2%80%93-book-review-of-where-the-wildflowers-bloom-by-ann-shorey-2/#comment-2080 dawnkinzer Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:12:01 +0000 http://www.dawnkinzer.com/?p=526#comment-2080 Hi Dan! Thanks for visiting and reading my review of Ann' s novel. Hi Dan! Thanks for visiting and reading my review of Ann’ s novel.

]]> Comment on Blog Tour – Book Review of Where the Wildflowers Bloom by Ann Shorey by Dan Walsh http://www.dawnkinzer.com/2012/01/22/blog-tour-%e2%80%93-book-review-of-where-the-wildflowers-bloom-by-ann-shorey-2/#comment-2077 Dan Walsh Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:30:21 +0000 http://www.dawnkinzer.com/?p=526#comment-2077 I read this book...it's a wonderful story. Besides that, I learned a lot I didn't know about post-Civil war life in the midwest. Great job, Ann! I read this book…it’s a wonderful story. Besides that, I learned a lot I didn’t know about post-Civil war life in the midwest. Great job, Ann!

]]> Comment on A Year of Hope by dawnkinzer http://www.dawnkinzer.com/2012/01/13/a-year-of-hope/#comment-2065 dawnkinzer Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:30:30 +0000 http://www.dawnkinzer.com/?p=515#comment-2065 Hi Patrica, Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate your comments and encouraging words. You're right ... this business is not for those who aren't willing to go the distance, no matter how difficult it gets. Only those who love it will have the endurance to stick with it--whatever path they take, whether it be traditional or self-publishing. Kudos for doing what you feel is right for you and taking the non-traditional route. I've been watching other authors take the plunge, and although self-publishing brings with it another set of challenges, it seems to work really well for some. I hope your experience with self-publishing is amazing! Please keep me updated on how it's going for you! May you be richly blessed! :) Hi Patrica,

Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate your comments and encouraging words. You’re right … this business is not for those who aren’t willing to go the distance, no matter how difficult it gets. Only those who love it will have the endurance to stick with it–whatever path they take, whether it be traditional or self-publishing.

Kudos for doing what you feel is right for you and taking the non-traditional route. I’ve been watching other authors take the plunge, and although self-publishing brings with it another set of challenges, it seems to work really well for some.

I hope your experience with self-publishing is amazing! Please keep me updated on how it’s going for you!

May you be richly blessed! :)

]]> Comment on A Year of Hope by Patricia PacJac Carroll http://www.dawnkinzer.com/2012/01/13/a-year-of-hope/#comment-2064 Patricia PacJac Carroll Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:18:25 +0000 http://www.dawnkinzer.com/?p=515#comment-2064 Ouch! that does hurt. This writing business is not for those who give up easily. The Lord put those stories in your heart for a reason. And He will provide a way for you. This year I had a similar result and have decided to jump the fence and publish my own through the e-book Amazon, route. I am excited, realize it won't be easy, but really, just which part of this writing life has been easy? : ) Praying for you that you would keep on the path the Lord has set you on. Blessings and praying that your hope be fulfilled this year! Ouch! that does hurt. This writing business is not for those who give up easily. The Lord put those stories in your heart for a reason. And He will provide a way for you.

This year I had a similar result and have decided to jump the fence and publish my own through the e-book Amazon, route. I am excited, realize it won’t be easy, but really, just which part of this writing life has been easy? : )

Praying for you that you would keep on the path the Lord has set you on.
Blessings and praying that your hope be fulfilled this year!

]]> Comment on A Year of Hope by dawnkinzer http://www.dawnkinzer.com/2012/01/13/a-year-of-hope/#comment-1964 dawnkinzer Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:50:35 +0000 http://www.dawnkinzer.com/?p=515#comment-1964 Thanks for visiting, Mickey, and sharing your thoughts and supportive words. We need to be there for each other, don't we? I truly believe that hope changes everything in our lives. It changes our perspective, attitudes, and willingness to keep trying. It also helps to keep us focused on the ultimate prize - eternal life in the presence of our Lord, where there will be no more striving. Just joy and peace. Thanks for visiting, Mickey, and sharing your thoughts and supportive words. We need to be there for each other, don’t we? I truly believe that hope changes everything in our lives. It changes our perspective, attitudes, and willingness to keep trying. It also helps to keep us focused on the ultimate prize – eternal life in the presence of our Lord, where there will be no more striving. Just joy and peace.

]]> Comment on A Year of Hope by Mickey Nilsen http://www.dawnkinzer.com/2012/01/13/a-year-of-hope/#comment-1963 Mickey Nilsen Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:06:54 +0000 http://www.dawnkinzer.com/?p=515#comment-1963 It dazes us when we have an unexpected no, loss, exit or event (or even when an expected challenge materializes and we must face it). You are in the good company of Believers who keep dusting off sorrows, fears and disappointments, and who dig in for the wait that God can require. Offering 'Hope' as a focus is a beautiful, timely, strengthening reflection. Bless your heart. It dazes us when we have an unexpected no, loss, exit or event (or even when an expected challenge materializes and we must face it). You are in the good company of Believers who keep dusting off sorrows, fears and disappointments, and who dig in for the wait that God can require. Offering ‘Hope’ as a focus is a beautiful, timely, strengthening reflection. Bless your heart.

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